What do symbols in ship deck plans mean for staterooms?
Deck plan symbols are a stateroom symbol legend that shows key differences in amenities, bed setups, and features for specific suites and staterooms.
This legend is here to help you see at glance what every suite and stateroom has to offer, from sleeping arrangements to views, bathrooms, and verandah details. The meanings are consistent across Holland America Line ships, although not every symbol appears on every ship’s deck plan. If you are ready to explore layouts by ship, head to our Cruise Ships page for deck plans across the fleet.
Symbol legend:
■ Quad: 2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons
□ Quad: 2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed, 1 upper
◉ Triple: 2 lower beds, 1 upper
○ Triple: 2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed
☆ 2 lower beds not convertible to a queen-size
❦ Double: 2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, no Murphy bed, no sofa bed
△ Partially obstructed sea view
X Fully obstructed view
+ Connecting rooms with adjoining doors
✦ Floor-to-ceiling windows
✻ Shower only
◗ Uncovered verandah
◆ Staterooms have solid steel verandah railings instead of clear-view Plexiglass® railings
✤ Suites have part solid steel, part clear-view Plexiglas® verandah railings
◇ These staterooms have portholes instead of windows
● Bathtub & shower
♠ Single-sink vanity
♣ Single-sink vanity, bathtub only
E Elevator
M Men's restroom
W Women's restroom